Invictus

About Us

WHO

WE ARE

Introduction

The establishment of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities by Invictus EV Innovation Technology is essential for providing customers with practical, hands-on experiences that replicate real-world semiconductor manufacturing environments. These facilities feature cleanrooms that simulate industry-standard controlled environments, dedicated laboratories equipped with modern semiconductor fabrication tools, and advanced testing and measurement instruments. Additionally, classrooms and collaboration spaces are designed to foster both theoretical and collaborative learning, supported by key equipment such as fabrication tools, testing instruments, and industry-standard simulation software. This comprehensive program aims to bridge the skills gap in the semiconductor and automotive industries, fostering technological leadership and economic growth in Southeastern Michigan by providing top-tier education and practical experience to students from K-12 to young adults. In partnership with the Intelligent Optoelectronics Chip Laboratory, a dynamic research group based at the University of Michigan, spanning both the Dearborn campus and the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility at the Ann Arbor campus. Our Principal Investigator (PI) brings extensive research experience from both academic and industry settings, including prominent institutions such as the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the 3M Company (Corporate Research Laboratory). Our lab collaborates closely with the MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratory, enriching our research environment with cutting-edge insights and innovations.

Empowering tomorrow’s innovators is at the core of Invictus EV Innovation Technology Education and Training. Our mission is to transform education and uplift underserved communities. We offer state-of-the-art training in chip manufacturing to students from K-12 and young adults aged 16 to 30+. Our pioneering program equips individuals with the skills needed to excel in the rapidly advancing electric vehicle chip technology field, opening doors to rewarding careers with salaries ranging from $50k to over $150k.

We’re dedicated to spurring entrepreneurship and economic growth within minority communities, setting off a ripple effect of innovation and prosperity. By providing our students with top-tier education and practical experience, we’re crafting a robust, forward-thinking workforce poised to lead the electric vehicle and chip industry into the future.

Our initiative extends beyond mere job training; it’s about nurturing a culture of excellence and possibilities. We hold a steadfast belief in education’s power to transform lives, enhancing the well-being of families and communities alike. Through our dynamic curriculum and immersive learning opportunities, we’re molding the trailblazers of tomorrow, laying the groundwork for enduring impact.

We’re redefining perceptions, moving beyond the traditional fame associated with being a singer, rapper, athlete, or actor/actress. Our vision encourages young people to aspire to be celebrated figures in education, aiming for careers as doctors, chip designers, and pioneers in electric vehicle technology, AI, space exploration, and aviation. We’re here to prove that making a mark in these fields can also be a path to renown.

In collaboration with the University of Michigan, we’ve developed a workforce development program and curriculum designed to meet the labor demands of both today and the future.

Collaboration Opportunities

We are keen to explore collaboration opportunities with other academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations. Potential areas for collaboration include:

  1. Joint Research and Manufacturing Projects: We invite partners to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects that align with our areas of expertise.
  2. Technology Development: Collaborate with us to develop and commercialize new technologies in optoelectronics, photonics, and related fields.
  3. Knowledge Exchange: Participate in knowledge exchange programs, workshops, and seminars to foster mutual learning and innovation.
  4. Funding Proposals: Join forces with us to submit joint funding proposals to national and international funding agencies.

Recruitment

We are actively recruiting highly motivated professionals to join our team. Our lab provides a stimulating research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us via email for further information and application details.

Summary

The Invictus EV Innovation Technology and UM Intelligent Optoelectronics Chip Laboratory are at the cutting edge of research and education in nano-optoelectronics, photonics, and chip technology. Our dynamic team, extensive experience, and strategic collaborations position us as leaders in these fields. We invite you to collaborate with us and contribute to the next generation of technological advancements and educational empowerment. Together, we can push the boundaries of what is possible and create innovative solutions for the future.

Meet our

team

Gerald Henderson, Jr.

Gerald Henderson Jr. comes from a basketball and real estate family. His father, Gerald Henderson Sr., won 3 NBA championships in his 13-year NBA career. His mother, Marie Henderson, has been a real estate agent in Philadelphia, servicing sports and entertainment clientele for over 20 years. Gerald went to Episcopal Academy in Merion, Pennsylvania, where his basketball career began. Gerald attended Duke University and was an All-American under the tutelage of Mike Krzyzewski. After three years at Duke, Gerald was drafted #12 to the Charlotte Bobcats in 2009. Gerald played six seasons in Charlotte and two others in Portland and Philadelphia, his hometown. After an early retirement due to injury, Gerald began his business career. He and his wife, Nilou Henderson, own and operate Henderson Ventures real estate firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. As manager of Business Development, Gerald has been able to use his local North Carolina network to help build a strong firm that houses over 30 real estate agents.

Throughout Gerald’s career, his philanthropy has had a focus on underprivileged children. He has a heart to help kids who have talent and many different areas in life; however, because of circumstance, he would struggle to realize those talents. Gerald wants to make it available for them to create a life for themselves that many might say they can’t attain. He is a proud husband and father of three girls, Roya, Zara, and Yasi.

Derrick Todd Richardson

2309 Colony Way

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Cell: (734)-218-4147 Home: (734) 905-7656

E-Mail address: dtrich@yahoo.com

 

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position that utilizes strategic analysis, business management, and operational skills to meet academic, clinical, and research goals while increasing profit margins, efficiency, and reputation for the organization.

 

EDUCATION

Indiana University School of Business, Bloomington, IN. CGSM Fellowship Recipient 1996. M.B.A. Finance. May 1998.

The University of Michigan College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI. B.S Electrical Engineering, May 1993.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI, October 2002 – Present

Lead Department Administrator. Work in consultation with the Chair of Materials Science & Engineering to execute strategic vision and manage business operations for the Department within the College of Engineering. Responsible for managing and leading in areas of finance, procurement, human resources, marketing, alumni engagement, and staff development. Facilitate faculty affairs, including recruitment, promotions, furlough proposal approval, sabbaticals, etc. Manage staff and consult with faculty to meet and comply with federal, state, and university regulations. Recent objectives include ongoing development of efficient business practices and mechanisms to increase enrollment and raise the profile of the department. Optimize utilization of space. Facilitate funding for student organization activities.

 

Division Administrator. Manage divisions in Department of Surgery Section of General Surgery—Acute Care Surgery

(Trauma/Burn/Emergency/Critical Care) and Colorectal Surgery. Provide overall management of business, finance, marketing, personnel, clinical, and research operations. Manage organization that has included up to 20 faculty and 60 administrative and research-related staff. Provide strategic and operational planning to achieve professional and technical margin. Provide support to faculty chiefs to establish incentive plans and financial targets for faculty. Work with the university to comply with regulations and guidelines locally, statewide, and federally for health care and research functions. Requires the ability to work independently and within a team framework, exerting influence for decision-making with and without direct authority.

 

Senior Business Consultant. Provide analytical support and direction to support business operations and strategic initiatives within the health system. Participate on committees related to Faculty Group Practice business functions. Data sets and systems utilized in research, facilities, finance, and human resources for professional staff and faculty. Present analysis to leadership and colleagues as needed to implement changes or support direction. Develop short- and long-term management tools to monitor financial and operational issues.

 

Finance Manager. Manage financial stability, controls, and standards for the Survey Research Center with research funding of more than $50 million annually and over 400 employees. Develop and reconcile fiscal budgets; forecast revenue and expense; manage accounts payable; develop financial statements; perform ad-hoc analysis for clients; manage capital spending; and provide signature authorization for payroll, purchasing expenditures, and project submissions by research faculty. Prepare annual performance review data for research faculty. Utilize PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources to generate reports. Supervise and develop information systems to improve reporting and operations. Manage professional staff, which support internal clients/customers with research administration, invoicing, project budget/cost-sharing setup, reconciliation, and closeout. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and managing professional staff. Support the Director and Assistant Director with business operations for the SRC.

 

Kmart Corporation, Finance, Troy, MI. August 2000–August 2002.

Sr. Strategic Planner. Analyze competitor strategies and intelligence. Evaluate corporate competitiveness and develop potential solutions to enhance competitive stance. Evaluate real estate strategies, analyze trends, and determine capital requirements. Report to senior and executive management for new store site locations.

 

Sr. Investor Relations Analyst. Analyze earnings estimates for the company and competition. Communicate business performance and issues to investor and financial communities to assure fair evaluation of company securities and bonds. Prepare presentations and speeches for executive management to domestic and international investors, bankers, and vendors. Relations. Stock price has increased 40% since joining Investor Keep management apprised of issues affecting the company. Received praise from the CFO and Treasurer.

 

Sr. Treasury Analyst. Manage performance of fund managers overseeing over $4 billion of pension and 401(k) employee funds. Determine the appropriate fund mix to provide a balanced selection to employees. Analyze weekly performance and investments versus benchmarks and report monthly to the Finance Committee. Interview fund managers as needed. Manage liability for divested subsidiaries. Prepare presentations for the Board of Directors. Received praise for performance from the treasurer and assistant treasurer.

 

Ford Motor Company, Finance, Dearborn, MI. May 1998 – April 2000 (IMSI – May 2000 – July 2000). Project Planner (IMSI). Employed with IMSI Project management on location at Ford Motor Co. Manage timing, manufacturing feasibility, and design of vehicle interior models. Work in a cross-functional team to resolve all issues and determine vehicle features and competitiveness. Benchmark competitive vehicle features.

 

Lead Analyst. $1.5 billion Major New Engine Program. Budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning with product development to create a strategy to reduce investment and maximize future efficiency. Developed business targets for investment and variable cost. Worked in a cross-functional team to deliver the program within objectives. Managed program timing, consolidation, and presentation. Recognized as a high performer by the controller.

 

Financial Analyst. Budget preparation. Vehicle line powertrain cost analysis and interface with commodity and vehicle line personnel to track and reduce costs associated with powertrain. Conducted an investment reduction study with the goal of balancing profit during industry high and low cycles; the study resulted in opportunities to develop a supply base. Conducted a plant efficiency study to identify objectives to reach “best in class” status; identified strengths and weaknesses of the plant vs. competitors through total cost management.

 

Purchasing. Associate buyer for Parking Brake components. Selected component sourcing analyzed quotations compared to targets and negotiated costs. Worked with the supplier to solve quality problems. Effective teamwork resulted in cost savings of

+$75,000. Supplier negotiations resulted in plans to reach program targets that will generate future cost savings.

 

General Motors Corp., Powertrain Group, Romulus Engine Operations, Romulus, MI. October 1994 – May 1998. Controls Engineer. Managed a multi-million dollar Manufacturing Enterprise Application Integration project. Project management of system-included installation of equipment that resulted in increased machine uptime. Developed software programming and drawings for electrical modifications to machines. Support electricians troubleshooting machines. Work with vendors to develop efficient solutions to problems. Supervised 25-30 UAW skilled tradesmen. Increased productivity and improved union-management relations. Worked with customers to improve recognition of internal or external tool problems.

 

Johnson Controls, Systems and Services, Troy, MI. January 1994 – October 1994.

Applications Engineer. Project engineer for pivotal multi-million dollar expansion project. Worked with the customer to meet objectives and increase customer confidence in Johnson Controls. Increased confidence solidified Johnson Controls’ ability to gain additional contracts on other projects. Provided technical documentation and training for customers and peers.

 

Dow Chemical, Information Systems, Midland, MI. Summer 1989, Summer 1991.

Information Systems Engineer Intern. Work with headquarters staff to troubleshoot LAN connections. Assist the Information Systems group with the conversion of comptrollers servicing various headquarters campuses. Installation and manufacture of various LAN hardware, including Star Controllers, Token Ring Gateways, Multi-connectors, and customized cables.

 

SKILLS

Graduate of Research Administrator Information Network Training (RAIN)

PeopleSoft Finance and Human Resources. MPathways, Business Objects, NVision

Training/Knowledgeable in—Cisco (CCNA), Linux, Windows, PL/SQL, SAP, UNIX, Oracle, Hyperion EssBase, Token Ring, Ethernet, PLC, and MS Office.

E-Business — Assist client with plan for implementation of long-term e-business financial strategies in the areas of web hosting, storage, CRM, ERP and proprietary application software systems. Reviewed plan for strategic partnership alliances.